Active Travel is not just for locals part 2: Netherlands cycle tourism was worth 2.4 billion euros a year, Scottish cycle tourism is worth just £345million, yet we have nearly twice the land area (77910km v 41850km) and half the population. With the National Cycle Network growing year on year connecting magnificent scenery and ancient towns, cities and villages ... and the ice cream shop by the sea, creating connected communities and neighbourhoods, a huge green tourism opportunity and national economic boost is just waiting to be woken up. #greentourism, #cycling, #connectedcommunities, #sustainableliving, #sustainabletourism, #liveablecities
The Netherlands’ rural cycling network could be the eighth wonder of the world: thousands of miles of smooth, signed, scenic, separated paths connecting every remote corner of the country. The result? A cycle tourism industry worth €2.4 billion annually to the national economy.
Shaping Social Innovation | Social Designer - Learning Facilitator - Action Researcher
6moHope the result is slightly different 🙃